The National tribune., 1887-09-01

NEW YORK.
The Survivors of the 9th n. Y Cav. viii hold
Reunion at Rossmore Hotel. corner Broadway
and Forty second street New York city, on
Thursday Sept 8 The Reception Committee
will be az the rooms at 10 a. m, and the bust
ness meeting will de held at p. m. IL is ear
nestly desired that all Survivors Of the regiment
be present. Those unable 10 attend will please
forward their address, giving rank and COM
pany, 10 Col. w. l.. Hurmance, 3l3 Greenwich
street. New York city. committee will be
appointed at this meeting 10 attend the eere-
monies connected with the Gettysburg monu-
ment TO he erected, for which State appropri-
alton has been made.
The 26th annual Reunion Of the survivors
of the 23d Independent battery. n. Y. L. A.,
will he held at the Judson House, Lockport,
Sept. IL. Comrades who cannot attend will re-
port by letter 20 VIM. ID Lowell, Secretary,
Pendleton Center. Niagara Co
ID. II. Lowell, Albany: The survivors Of the
Sd ~ Y. Cav. held their annual Reunion at
Crumb0rn Mountain. Aug. 10 and 20. This
mountain rears its proud head over Milford,
Otsego CO., TO the hight of about 5000 feet. aud
nesting in its very summit is a most charming
lake, deep, clear cold. fed entirely by springs
aud covering an area Of nearly 100 acres of
ground. aud full of fine fish of several vari-
cites. The whole lake and surroundings were
recently purchased by the Hon. David Wilbur,
and has been fitted up with a commodius
hotel, pavilion. etc. for the accommodation Of
the public Comrade Richmond, who keeps the
hotel, reared a large tent for the accommo-
dation of the boys. Large numberso of comrades
and friends came from all directions. The first
exercises began from the piazza of the hotel on
the afternoon OF the 18th. The Worcester
Band rendered most excellent music. Speeches
were made by the Revs. Bishop Corruth and A.
H. Richardson. In the evening Congressman
David Wilbur, the man who was never known
10 go back on an old soldier, as Chairman, made
the opening speech. which was received with
marked favor. Other addresses were given by
Comrades Roberts, Lowell and Reynolds. Mu-
sic by the band and singing by members of the
Choir of Centenary NJ L. Church, Binghamton,
added much TO the pleasure Of the evening.
During the evening the finest display of fire.
works ever witnessed in this vicinity was
given, a part of which was a well-executed
naval battle on the the lake. In the forenoon
of the both another public meeting was held
on the pavilion. Several speeches were made.
after which the roll was called, letters from
absent comrades read, election Of officers, etc.
The old officers, who have served faithfully
during the past year were very properly elected.
Much of the success of this most successful
gathering is due 20 the skill and hard work OF
its worthy President, James Roberts of OneOnta-
c. II. Freeman. Corning: The survivors of
the l4lst New York will hold a Reunion at
Painted Post Sept. Ia.
M. n. D." Warrensburg: The third annual
Reunion of the Warren County Veteran Asso-
citation was held at Warrensburg Aug. IL. The
day opened cloudy, which doubtless lessened
the attendance somewhat. at an early hour
the people from the surrounding country came
pouring into town. and by ii o'clock, the hour
for the procession, fully 5000 people were wait
ing TO greet the veterans along the line Of
march. The procession, led by Capt. NJ. N.
Dickinson. Chief Marshal, with the 18th sepa-
rate company, n. Y. 5. n. g.. taking the
right of the line, marching through the
principal streets and to Echo Lake, where ad-
dresses OF welcome and congratulation were
listened TO from l.. c. Dickinson. Col. Cunning
ham, Gen. Rogers, Col Cole Chaplain Gordon
and Others. The great feature of the day was
the barbecue and regular Rhode Island clam
bake served on the grounds of the Agricultural
Society at l:30 p. m., of which over 1000 people
partoOk. The Department of New York, GA.
T., was represented by Daniel Lewis. Medical
Director; l.. K Griffith. Judge-AdvOcate. and
Col Ware, Aid on the Department Commanders
staff Seven GAR Posts of the County and
two visiting Posts participated in the festivities
of the day. The next Reunion is TO be held at
Luzerne on the 4th Of July, 1888. George Y.
Miller, of Luzerne, was elected President of
the association.
George L. Warren, Secretary. Cortland: The
22d annual Reunion of the 157th N. Y. will be
held at Cortland, Sept. 70.
The survivors of the l2Sth N. Y. will hold a
Reunion at Hudson Sept. 6.
The ReHnion Of the survivors of the old
Orange Blossom regiment will be held at Corn
wall, Sept g.
James Z. Northrup Secretary, Binghamton !:
The eight annual Reunion Of the Veteran
Association Of the S9th N. Y, will be held at
Whitney's Point, Thursday, Sept. 8. Eldridge
Post. GAR, together with the Broome County
Agricultural Society, will entertain the COM
rades and their families, TO whom q cordial
invitation is extended.
Henry A. Phillips. Brooklyn: At meeting Of
the Veteran Association Of the 47th n. Y. held
| July 25, committee was appointed TO arrange
| for the celebration of the 26th anniversary of
the regiment leaving the State-the 10th OF
September, lS6l-and were instructed Ia ar
range a clam bake at Canarsie, l.. /. The fol-
lowing arrangements have been made at Lieb-
mans Grove. Canarsie, l.. l.: That we shall
have the use of the grove on the afternoon and
evening of Friday, Sept. 10, and that from 10
4 p. m. there will be chowder for all who wish
it, aud that at p. m. the clam bake will be
ready, and there will be all the clans that we
can eat The committee hope 10 see a large
representation of those who at some time be-
tween '6l and '65 were members Of the 47th
| N. Y. There is irst-class double bowling
alley and shooting gallery, and "A fine dancing
4
and the grove is but short walk from Canar-
| sic Landing.
James X. Hill. New York: very pleasant
Reunion of the members Of Smiths 4th n. Y.
Independent Battery Association was held AT
their headquarters, Washington Hall, No. 7sl,
| Eighth avenue this city, on the evening of
Aug. 23 The meeting was called by the Secre-
tary for the purpose of giving the members an
opportunity 10 meet their old commander,
| Capt. James L. Smith. (now resident of WASH
ingtOn, who was near the city on a short visit, J
many Of whom had not met him since the dis
bandment Of the battery. Nineteen men,
bers answered the call, which, considering the
short time given in the notice, was a very sat
isfsctory muster. most enjoyable evening
was passed. The minutes Of previous meetings
were read for information, and as this may
meet the eye Of members OF the old battery y
afar of, resume will be in order No call for
| a meeting Of the members had been issued
since the disbandment of the battery in 1863
| until a notice was inserted in the newspapers
Of this city June 6. 1856. by Comrade John B.
johnson, calling for meeting on June g. 1856
which was responded 10 by FIVE members Of the
battery. The object sought in calling the meet
ing was TO attend the Reunion of the old Third
| Army Corps on the battlefield of Gettysburg
Pa, July 2, 1856. as an organization. Two
other meetings were held subsequently,, and
the result was thar seven members of the bat.
terry were mustered on DEVILS Den" July 2
1856. A meeting was called for April 23 1887
to select design for monument, 10 be erected
by the State at Gettysburg, Pa at which Il
members attended. and it was then resolved e
celebrate the 25th anniversary of the battle Of
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